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Old 9th January 2019, 09:27
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Deni - Hopefully someone who knows what they are talking about will be along in a minute.

But in the meantime here are my (limited experience) thoughts for what they are worth…

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Fire resistance:

This website appears to be offering a FIA approved TVR Griffith body shell.

http://www.p9raceshop.com/cgi-bin/ec...ct&db_pid=4366



I don't know, but assume that the FIA have fire resistance standards that this fibreglass shell meets?

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Fabricating the bulkhead in metal:

I had no idea what I was doing when I started repairing my rusting bulkhead.

But with very limited tools and skills, I was able to make various metal Frankenstein shapes.

Brake master cylinder recess



Sunken battery box



Plus numerous shaped repair panels to tackle the rust.





But my lack of experience meant that I spend months and months on the bulkhead.

However, ironically, making one from scratch may take less time than repairing an existing one.

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Sammio Cordite:

This is a photo of DonnySoutherner's Cordite build



Which did use the fibreglass bulkhead that the Cordite was originally supplied with.
( I removed this section from my own build as part of 'Project HillBilly'. )



The key point to note is that the framework underneath had a panel to support the pedals.



Given my Spitfire's brakes are a mix of discs and drums, there have been time when I have really pressed the brake pedal.

So I guess ensuring the pedal area is strong enough would be a key point.

But, again, I assume the Griffith shell above is strong enough to support the pedals.

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Hope that helps, good luck, Paul.

Last edited by Paul L; 9th January 2019 at 09:31.. Reason: Typo
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